Github Copilot
The latest Github Copilot coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft Activates GPT-5 in Copilot: Smart Mode Automatically Switches Models, Free Access for All
Microsoft and OpenAI dropped a coordinated update on August 7 that brings GPT‑5 to the entire Copilot ecosystem, complete with a new Smart mode that automatically selects the best model for any...
GPT-5 Lands Across Microsoft's Copilot, M365, and Azure, Sparking a New AI Era for Windows
Microsoft has completed a sweeping rollout of OpenAI’s GPT-5 across nearly every corner of its ecosystem, embedding the powerful model into Copilot in Windows, Microsoft 365, GitHub, Copilot...
Microsoft Activates GPT-5 Across Copilot, GitHub, and Azure – Smart Mode, Deeper Reasoning, and Enterprise Controls Arrive
Microsoft’s long-anticipated rollout of OpenAI’s GPT-5 arrived on August 7, 2025, and it’s far more than a model update. The company simultaneously activated GPT-5 across consumer Copilot,...
Windows 11 Users Can Access GPT-5 Copilot Today, But There’s a Catch
On August 8, 2025, Microsoft began quietly flipping the switch on GPT-5 across its Copilot ecosystem, with the web version at copilot.microsoft.com leading the charge. The staggered rollout delivers...
Microsoft Switches on GPT-5 Across Copilot, Office, and GitHub with New Smart Mode
Microsoft has flipped the switch on GPT-5 across its entire product range, making OpenAI’s newest reasoning model the default engine for Copilot, Microsoft 365, GitHub, and Azure AI Foundry as of...
Microsoft Copilot Supercharged: GPT-5 Now Free Across Windows, Mac, and Mobile
Microsoft is rolling out OpenAI's huge GPT-5 model to its entire Copilot ecosystem, making the latest generative AI capabilities available to Windows, Mac, and mobile users at no cost in many cases....
GPT-5 Arrives in GitHub Copilot Public Preview: Smarter Code, Longer Context, and Multi-Modal AI Assistance
OpenAI’s GPT-5 entered public preview on August 7, 2025, across all paid GitHub Copilot plans—Individual, Business, and Enterprise—marking the most significant upgrade to AI coding assistance...
GPT-5 Lands Across Microsoft's AI Suite: What Free Access Means for Developers and Enterprises
On August 7, Microsoft lit the fuse on a sweeping AI upgrade that places OpenAI’s newly released GPT-5 directly into the hands of billions of users. The Redmond giant is rolling out the model...
Microsoft Opens GPT-5 to Millions: Copilot’s New Smart Mode Levels the AI Playing Field
Microsoft today rolled out OpenAI’s GPT-5 model across its entire Copilot ecosystem—including the free tier—simultaneously with the model’s public debut. The move puts advanced reasoning,...
Microsoft AI Cuts BPO Service Desk Inquiries by 70% as Accenture Saves 30% IT Demand
Major business process outsourcing (BPO) firms are leveraging Microsoft’s AI stack to automate away millions of repetitive tasks, slash operational costs, and elevate their strategic role in global...
Microsoft Q3 2025 Earnings Showcase Cloud and AI Growth Powering Future Innovation
Microsoft has once again demonstrated its resilience and capacity for innovation by delivering Q3 2025 earnings that outpaced analyst expectations. This marks the fourth consecutive quarter the...
GitHub Copilot: Revolutionizing Coding with AI-Powered Assistance and the Future of Software Development
Since its debut in 2021, GitHub Copilot has captured the imagination of developers worldwide, heralding a new era in software engineering defined by AI-driven coding assistance. Today, with more than...